“Doron’s exceptional leadership skills, valuable management experience, in-depth knowledge of the Central and Eastern European real estate markets, as well as his outstanding track record of successful results over 15 years at AFI Europe, will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of our company. I am confident that Doron Klein assuming the role of Deputy CEO will enable us to achieve new ambitious goals together,” stated Avi Barzilay, AFI Europe’s CEO.

Originating from Israel, Doron Klein has over 20 years of experience in the real estate market across several Central and Eastern European countries. He joined AFI Europe in 2008 and since 2011, held the position of CEO for AFI Europe’s operations in the Czech Republic. In 2018, Doron Klein also took over the leadership of AFI Europe Romania, overseeing the initiation of significant portfolio expansion projects, including Shopping Centers, Class A Office Projects and Residential Projects including the AFI Home platform which is the new Residential for Rent brand of AFI Europe. Doron Klein holds an MBA from New York University in Prague.

AFI Europe, a subsidiary of AFI Properties, is a leading company in real estate development, management, and investments, operating in Central and Eastern Europe since 1997. Its portfolio includes shopping centers and retail properties, business parks, large-scale residential developments, and mixed-use projects. During the years the company established its strong presence in Romania, Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, Bulgaria and Latvia.